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Their Excellencies, Governor-General, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), and the Most Hon. Lady Allen (second right), engages in light conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left) and her husband Jason Smith, at the Annual Diplomatic Corps Cocktail Reception and Dinner held recently at King’s House
Their Excellencies, Governor-General, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), and the Most Hon. Lady Allen (second right), engages in light conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left) and her husband Jason Smith, at the Annual Diplomatic Corps Cocktail Reception and Dinner held recently at King’s House

Jamaica Will Continue To Increase Global Presence – G-G

Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says the Government intends to continue to strengthen Jamaica’s presence across the globe, including collaborating more closely with traditional and non-traditional partners. He noted that the country has diplomatic relations with...
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), accepts copies of Letters of Credentials of 10 Ambassadors/High Commissioners-designate from Director of Protocol in the Ministry, Ambassador Ricardo Allicock, at the Ministry in Kingston on March 8. The 10 Ambassadors/High Commissioners-designate are from Croatia, Korea, Netherlands, Ireland, Sri Lanka, Turkey, Iran, Austria, Thailand and Ghana.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), accepts copies of Letters of Credentials of 10 Ambassadors/High Commissioners-designate from Director of Protocol in the Ministry, Ambassador Ricardo Allicock, at the Ministry in Kingston on March 8. The 10 Ambassadors/High Commissioners-designate are from Croatia, Korea, Netherlands, Ireland, Sri Lanka, Turkey, Iran, Austria, Thailand and Ghana.

PHOTOS: Senator Kamina Johnson Smith Accepts Letters Of Credentials Of Ambassadors/High Commmissioners Designate
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresses the opening of the 2022/23 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 8).
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresses the opening of the 2022/23 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 8).

Gov’t Committed To Protecting Poor And Vulnerable From Effects Of Russia-Ukraine Crisis
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

PM Thanks Diplomatic Community For COVID-19 Support
(FILE) State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell, speaking at the meeting of the Standing Finance Committee in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 3).
(FILE) State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell, speaking at the meeting of the Standing Finance Committee in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 3).

Mental Health Support For Students Evacuated From Ukraine

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Foreign Affairs

PICA Access Jamaica goes to Orlando

The Passport, Immigration & Citizenship Agency (PICA) will stage another Access Jamaica initiative in Orlando, Florida from March 25 to 27, 2022. The event will take place at the Legends Resto and Lounge, 5250 International Drive, Orlando from 8:30am – 3:30pm each day. Jamaicans in Orlando, Florida and surrounding states will be able apply for: New and renewal or replacement...
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Jamaican students on arrival at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay from Ukraine on March 2.
Foreign Affairs

20 Students Arrive Home From Ukraine

Twenty Jamaican students arrived safely at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay on Wednesday evening (March 2) from Ukraine. Their journey home was arranged by the Government through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade. State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Leslie Campbell, who was on hand to welcome the students, said that getting the students home safely...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness speaking at the recent ground-breaking ceremony for a new Stony Hill Police Station in St. Andrew West Rural.
Foreign AffairsParliament

Preparing For Impact From Ukraine/Russia Conflict

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is monitoring and preparing for the impact that the country’s economy will face because of conflict between the neighbouring countries, Ukraine and Russia. “We expect that the impact on Jamaica could be through the global energy prices, oil prices, in particular, and possibly through some commodities, maybe wheat [and] flour...
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Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Masaya Fujiwara (left), greets State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell, on his arrival at a recent reception, held at the Ambassador’s Residence in Kingston, to celebrate the 62nd birthday of His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan.
Foreign AffairsLocal Government

Jamaica To Receive Two Garbage Trucks From Japan

Jamaica is to receive two garbage compactor trucks from Japan, following the signing of an agreement between the two countries. This was announced by Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Masaya Fujiwara, at a recent reception held at his residence in Kingston to celebrate the 62nd birthday of His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan. The emperor acceded to the...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.
Foreign Affairs

24 Jamaican Nationals Safe In Poland- Four More Being Monitored

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith has confirmed that twenty-four (24) Jamaican students who were in Ukraine, are now safely in Poland, having been processed for entry by the Polish Authorities last night (Jamaica time). In a video to the nation, the Foreign Affairs Minister shared the wonderful news saying, “Giving God thanks...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell (right), in discussion with the Ambassador of Japan, His Excellency Masaya Fujiwara, at a reception held on Wednesday (February 23), at the Ambassador’s residence in Kingston. It was held to celebrate the 62nd birthday of His Majesty, Emperor Naruhito of Japan.
Foreign Affairs

Japan Lauded for Support

The Government of Japan has been lauded for its generous support to Jamaica over the past 58 years by State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell. Jamaica and Japan established diplomatic relations on March 16, 1964. Speaking at a reception held on Wednesday (February 23), to celebrate the 62nd birthday of...
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